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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India expands mango export footprint to newer countries; GI certified Fazil mango shipped to Bahrain
India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic. In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle eastcountries, a consignment of Geographical Identification  certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported today to Bahrain.The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira group, Bahrain.
APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and states. It has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports.This shipment to Bahrain comes a few days after APEDA organized a mango promotion programme at Doha, Qatar where nine varieties of mangoes including GI certified from West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh were displayed at the stores of importer Family Food Centre.
The nine varieties which were exported includes GI certified Khirsapati , Lakkhanbhog , Fazli , Dusshheri  and Amrapali and Chausa  and Langda .
In June, 2021, a week-long Indian mango promotion programme was organised in Bahrain where 16 varieties of the fruit including three GI certified Khirsapati&Lakshmanbhog , Zardalu  were displayed.
The varieties of mangoes were sold through 13 stores of the group in Bahrain. The mangoes were sourced from farmers in Bengal and Bihar by APEDA registered exporter.
APEDA has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports. It recently organised mango festival in Berlin, Germany.
For the first time in this season, India has shipped a consignment of 2.5 Metric Tonne  of GI certified Banganapalli & other variety Survarnarekha mangoes sourced from farmers in Krishna &Chittor districts of Andhra Pradesh recently.
Mango in India is also referred to as ‘king of fruits’ and referred to as Kalpavriksha  in ancient scriptures. While most of the states in India have mango plantations, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka have a major share in total production of the fruit.Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India. Mango exports primarily take place in three forms: fresh mango, mango pulp, and mango slice.
Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE VARUNA – 2021 CONCLUDED
The 19th edition oftheIndian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ concluded on 27th April 2021.
Exercise VARUNA has been a key enabler in building interoperability and strengthening the coordination between the two navies. This exercise has matured over the years with increase in scope, complexity of operations and level of participation. Conducted from 25-27 Apr 2021 in the Arabian Sea, the exercise witnessed high tempo-naval operations at sea, including advanced air defence and anti-submarine exercises, intense fixed and rotary wing flying operations including cross deck helicopter landings, tactical manoeuvres, surface and anti-air weapon firings, underway replenishment and other maritime security operations. Units of both navies honed and enhanced their war-fighting skills to demonstrate their ability as an integrated force to promote peace, security and stability in the maritime domain.
The common understanding of the two navies in executing maritime operations was evident right from the start of the exercise wherein the entire planning was carried out through virtual meeting and the exercises were conducted completely in the non-contact format.
The seamless coordination, precise execution of manoeuvres, and accuracy in complex exercises characterized the conduct of Varuna-2021 and has helped further strengthen mutual confidence, inter-operability and sharing of best practices between both Navies.
Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate Tarkash will continue to exercise with the French Navy’s Carrier Strike Group  from 28th April to 1st May 2021 participating in advanced surface, anti-submarine and air-defence operations with the French CSG.
Special Service and Features
Extension of time for filing form No. 10A till 25.11.2022
The finance act 2020 and 2021 has brought in a new regime for registration / approval of charitable institutions in the country under section 12AB / 80G / 10  / 35  of the Income Tax Act,1961.As per the new regime, all charitable institutions which were already registered / approved under section 12A / 12AA / 80G / 10  / 35  of the Act were required to mandatorily register themselves under the new regime by filing an application electronically in form No. 10A on or before 31.03.2022. Trusts / Exempted institutions who fail to register under the new regime may lose the benefit of exemption under section 11 and 12 of the Act.
It has been brought to the notice of the CBDT that many charitable institutions could not file form No.10A by 31.03.2022 due to certain difficulties related to transition into new regime. On consideration of refresentations received from the textpayers and other stakeholders in this regard, the CBDT has, with a view to avoid genuine hardship in such cases, issued the above-mentioned Circular dated 01.11.2022 condoning the delay up to 25/11/2022, in filing Form No.10A.
In view of the above CBDT Circular all charitable institutions including the ones having a valid registration / approval under section 12A / 12AA / 80G / 10  / 35  of the Act missed to file Form No.10A by 31.03.2022 can utilize this opportunity and now electronically file Form No.10A on or before 25/11/22.
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Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s speech on receiving a warm welcome outside HAL airport in Bengaluru post his arrival to India
Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Kindly raise this slogan with me, Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan, Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan,
Next, I will be saying something more. I will say Jai Vigyan , and you shall say Jai Anusandhan . Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan! Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan, Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan!
With the beautiful sunrise and this splendid view in Bengaluru, when the scientists of the country offer such a great gift to the country, and make such a remarkable achievement, I witnessed the same scene also in Greece which I am witnessing in Bengaluru today. And it was the same in Johannesburg and in every corner of the world. Not only those who believe in Indian science, and can see the future, but everyone else dedicated to humanity are also full of such zeal and enthusiasm. You have come here early in the morning. I couldn't stop myself because I was in a foreign land, far away from here. So, I thought that when I return to India, I would first visit Bengaluru to salute those scientists. Now when you are travelling such a long distance, sometimes there is a delay of a few minutes. I had requested the respected Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Governor here to not be bothered about attending the event so early in the morning, because I would leave soon after saluting the scientists. So, I had requested them; when I would come to Karnataka formally, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister could follow the protocol. They cooperated and I express my gratitude to them and thank them.
Friends,
This is not the time for delivering my speech here, as I am very eager to meet those scientists. But I thank you because the people of Bengaluru are still living that moment with a lot of vigour and enthusiasm. I can even see small children here early in the morning. They are the future of India. Say along with me again; Bharat Mata Ki-Jai, Bharat Mata Ki-Jai, Bharat Mata Ki-Jai, Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan, Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan, Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan. Now, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan, Jai Vigyan - Jai Anusandhan!
My heartiest thanks, friends.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF  TO KENYA 
VAdm Sanjay Mahindru, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff  is on a three day official visit to Kenya from 21 - 23 Jun 23. His visit coincides with Indian Naval Ship Sunayna making port call at Mombasa as part of the ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’ initiative of the Government of India as part of the 9th International Day of Yoga  celebrations. 
The DCNS called on H.E. Aden Bare Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Kenya on 21 Jun 23. During the interaction, historical ties between the two maritime neighbours were highlighted and avenues of strengthening bilateral defence relations were discussed. He also called on General Francis O Ogolla, Chief of Defence Forces, Kenyan Defence Forces . Key aspects of enhancing coordinated operations in the maritime domain and bolstering interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Kenya Navy were discussed during the interaction. Reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace, stability and good order in the region through joint and coordinated operations, the need to further collaborate and tackle common maritime challenges was also highlighted. The DCNS also interacted with the members of GLOCEPS  at Nairobi.
VAdm Mahindru is scheduled to visit Mtongwe Naval Base, Mombasa and interact with Commander, Kenya Navy at the Kenya Navy Headquarters . The DCNS along with the Chief of Defence Forces, KDF will oversee the Harbour Phase activities of the ongoing Maritime Partnership Exercise  between the two navies and would also interact with the crew of INS Sunayna. He would also be provided insights into Kenya Naval Training College and Kenya Shipyard Limited at Mombasa.
The visit of the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, reaffirms the strong and longstanding relationship between Kenya and India and will further consolidate bilateral defence cooperation with Kenya, particularly in the maritime realm.
Vice President's Secretariat
Text of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman’s Statement in the House on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Hon'ble Members, today is the twenty-fourth Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this day in 1999, our brave soldiers with their indomitable courage and determination drove away the infiltrators from our territory in Kargil.
Let us bow our heads in gratitude for those who were martyred in the Kargil war. Also salutations to our forces and personnel who are ever prepared to make supreme sacrifice for our nation.
Displaying exemplary courage, our valiant soldiers overcame treacherous terrain and extremely hostile weather conditions and trounced the enemy. The saga of their bravery continues to inspire and motivate us every single day to be in service of the nation.
Hon’ble Members, let us remember the supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers as we mark Kargil Vijay Diwas. This is also an occasion for us to re-dedicate ourselves to ever keep Bharat first.
On behalf of this august House and on my own, I express our heartfelt gratitude and pay glowing tributes to our soldiers. I request Members to rise in their places and observe silence as a mark of respect in the memory of our brave soldiers.
Hindi translation of the message:
माननीय सदस्यगण, आज कारगिल विजय दिवस की चौबीसवीं वर्षगांठ है। वर्ष 1999 में आज ही के दिन हमारे वीर जवानों ने अपने अदम्य साहस और दृढ़ संकल्प से कारगिल में घुसपैठियों को हमारी सीमा से खदेड़ दिया था।
आइए हम कारगिल युद्ध में शहीद हुए लोगों के प्रति कृतज्ञतापूर्वक नमन करें, साथ ही हमारी सेनाओं और सैनिकों को भी सलाम करें जो हमारे राष्ट्र के लिए सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहते हैं।
हमारे बहादुर सैनिकों ने अनुकरणीय व अपने अदम्य साहस से दुर्गम इलाकों और बेहद प्रतिकूल मौसम का सामना करते हुए दुश्मन को परास्त किया। उनकी बहादुरी की गाथा हमें हर दिन देश की सेवा के लिए प्रेरित करती रहती है।
माननीय सदस्यों, आइए कारगिल विजय दिवस मनाते हुए अपने बहादुर सैनिकों के सर्वोच्च बलिदान को याद करें।
यह हमारे लिए भारत को सर्वोपरि रखने के लिए स्वयं को पुनः समर्पित करने का भी एक अवसर है।
इस प्रतिष्ठित सदन की ओर से और अपनी ओर से मैं हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं और हमारे सैनिकों को भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि देता हूं।
मैं माननीय सदस्यों से अनुरोध करता हूं कि वे अपने स्थान पर खड़े होकर हमारे बहादुर सैनिकों की स्मृति में सम्मान स्वरूप मौन रखते हुए श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करें।
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and United Arab Emirates  on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding  between India and the United Arab Emirates  on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies.
Growing India-UAE economic and commercial relations contribute to the stability and strength of a rapid diversifying and deepening bilateral relationship between the two countries. India-UAE bilateral trade, valued at US$ 180 million  per annum in the 1970s has increased to US$ 60 billion  making the UAE, India's third largest trading partner for the year 2019-20 after China and the US. Moreover, the UAE is the second largest export destination of India  with an export value of US$ 29 billion  for the year 2019-2020. The UAE is eighth largest investor in India with an estimated investment of US$ 18 billion . Indian investments in the UAE are estimated at around US$ 85 billion .
India and the UAE have signed a bilateral "Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement"  on 18/02/2022. This agreement has potential to increase trade between India and the UAE from US$ 60 billion  to US$ 100 billion  in the next five years.
The MoU envisages cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis in the following areas:
a. Strengthening the Supply Chain Resilience of Industries
b. Renewable & Energy Efficiency
c. Health and life sciences
d. Space Systems
e. Artificial Intelligence
f. Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies
g. Standardization, metrology, conformity assessment, accreditation, and Halal certification.
The MoU aims at strengthening and developing industries in both nations through investments, technology transfer and the deployment of key technologies in industries. This is likely to generate employment across the economy.
The implementation of MoU may lead to increase in research and innovation in all areas of mutual cooperation, particularly in the areas of Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Industry Enabling technologies and Health and Life science. This may lead to growth of these sectors, increased domestic production, enhanced exports and reduction in imports.
Signing of the MoU will result in fulfilling the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, a clarion call given by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in making India a self-reliant nation.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft notification to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  has issued a draft notification G.S.R 693 on 12 September 2022 to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers.
The pre-owned car market in India has been gradually gaining ground. In recent years, the advent of online marketplaces, which are involved in buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles has further given a boost to this market.
In the current ecosystem, many issues were being faced viz. during transfer of vehicle to subsequent transferee, disputes in regard to third party damage liabilities, difficulty in determination of defaulter etc.
MoRTH has proposed amendments in Chapter III of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 to build a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem for the pre-owned car market.
The key provisions of the proposed rules are as follows:
1. An authorization certificate for the dealers of registered vehicles has been introduced to identify the authenticity of a dealer.
2. Furthermore, the procedure for intimation of delivery of vehicle between the registered owner and the dealer has been detailed.
3. The powers and responsibilities of a dealer in possession of registered vehicles have also been clarified.
4. Dealers have been empowered to apply for renewal of registration certificate/ renewal of certificate of fitness, duplicate registration certificate, NOC, transfer of ownership, of motor vehicles in their possession.
5. As a regulatory measure, maintenance of an electronic vehicle trip register has been mandated which would contain details of the trip undertaken viz. trip purpose, driver, time, mileage etc.
These rules are expected to aid in recognizing and empowering intermediaries / dealers of registered vehicles as well as provide adequate safeguards against fraudulent activities to the selling or purchasing of such vehicles.
Comments and suggestions are invited from all stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
Click here for Gazette notification
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the field of Railways sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of theMemorandum of Understanding between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the field of railways sector.The MoU was signed on 29th May, 2018.
The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation for focused approach in following key areas:-
- Exchange of knowledge, technology, institutional cooperation includingcapacity building;
- Modernization of rolling stock, as well as of signaling and communication systems in railways;
- Modernization of railway operation, management and regulations;
- Development of inter-modal transport, logistics parks and freight terminals;
- Exchanges of construction and maintenance technologies for fixedinfrastructure, including tracks, bridges, tunnel, overhead electrification andpower supply systems;
- Other areas of cooperation that may be jointly decided upon by both the Sides.
Background:
Ministry of Railways have signed MoUs for technical cooperation in the Rail sector with various foreign Governments and National Railways. The identified areas of cooperation include high speed corridors, speed raising of existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure etc. The cooperation is achieved through exchange of information on developments in areas of railways technology & operations, knowledge sharing, technical visits, training & seminars and workshops in areas of mutual interest.
Ministry of Finance
Mandating Aadhaar linkage to PAN cards
Permanent Account Number  is the key identifier of taxable entity and aggregator of all financial transactions undertaken by one person. One PAN for one person is the guiding principle for allotment of PAN. However, for achieving the objective of one PAN to one assessee it is required to maintain uniqueness of PAN. The uniqueness of PAN is achieved by conducting a de-duplication check on all already existing allotted PAN against the data furnished by new applicant. Under the existing system of PAN only demographic data is captured. Some instances are found where multiple PANs have been allotted to one person or one PAN has been allotted to multiple persons despite the application of de-duplication process based on demographic data. Linkage of Aadhaar number into PAN database will allow a robust way of de-duplication as Aadhaar number is based on biometric attributes of finger prints and iris images. Further seeding of Aadhaar will allow the Income-tax Department to weed out any undetected duplicate PANs. It will also facilitate resolution of cases of one PAN allotted to multiple persons.
As on 27.7.2017, 11,44,211 PANs have been identified and deleted or de-activated in cases where multiple PANs were found allotted to one person. Similarly, as on 27.7.2017, 1,566 PANs have been identified as ‘Fake’ which were allotted to either non-existent person or in the names of persons with false identities. In this regard, the PAN service provider carries out onsite verification of PAN applications to verify identity and addresses of the applicant and share the report of such verification to the concerned Assessing Officer. On receipt of such report the assessing officer also conducts enquires and mark the PAN as “Fake”. If information of allotment of more than one PAN is received, the facility to delete or de-activate the PAN is available with the Assessing Officer through application software. Further, during 2004 to 2007, an exercise for de-duplication of PAN was conducted in the Department to identify probable duplicate PANs, which were consequently deleted or de-activated by the concerned assessing officers after examinations.
This was stated by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays last respects to the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives in an encounter with terrorists in J&K
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid his last respects to bravehearts Major Satish Dahiya, Ptr. Dharmendra Kumar and Gnr. Ahtosh Kumar, who were martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir recently.
Ministry of Finance
Central Bureau of Narcotics busts illegal Drug manufacturing factory in Delhi
Preventive and Intelligence Cell, Central Bureau of Narcotics, New Delhi, developed specific information about a clandestine manufacturing plant of Tramadol in Bawana, Industrial Area, New Delhi and its forefront store at Sirsa  in selling the manufactured Tramadol in disguise of Ayurvedic Medicines.
Acting on the said specific information joint Preventive team of Central Bureau of Narcotics New Delhi and Gwalior conducted raid at Plot No. 93, Pocket G, Sector 5, Bawana Industrial Area, New Delhi and at Sh. Balaji Ayurvedic Store, Janta Bhawan Road, Sirsa  on 07.02.2022 and unearthed a clandestine Tramadol manufacturing unit at Bawana Industrial Area, New Delhi. The said manufacturing unit was running in disguise of Honey processing plant and manufactured Tramadol Tablets were branded as Ayurvedic medicine. The search of the said premises resulted into recovery of approx. 52.245 kg Tramadol pills and powder and 1.08 kg of substance suspected to be opium.
Tramadol is an opioid analgesic of the same family of drugs as medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone, considering its misuse for addiction purpose Government has declared it as Psychotropic Substance in April, 2018.
Huge quantity of packing and labelling materials has also been seized. The machinery used in the manufacture of the said pills has also been seized under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985. Parallel raid was conducted at Sh. Balaji Ayurvedic Store, Janta Bhawan Road, Sirsa , which was being used as forefront for diversion of manufactured Tramadol pills in disguise of Ayurvedic Medicines. The search of the said store resulted into recovery of pills containing 1.420 kg of Medicinal Opium and pills suspected to be containing 0.495 kg of Tramadol. The case under section 8/18, 21, 22, 25, 28 and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985 has been registered and two persons are arrested. Further investigation is under progress.
Narcotics Commissioner Shri Rajesh Fattesing Dhabre reiterated that crack down operation shall be intensified further.
During this year, till date, Central Bureau of Narcotics has booked 7 cases and has seized 25.130 kgs Opium, 1.420 kg Medicinal Opium, 1738 kg Poppy Straw, 290 gram Heroin, 52.740 kg Tramadol, whereas during the year 2021 CBN has seized 62.550 kg Opium, 17557 kg black poppy seed, 9.830 kg Heroin, 29,454 kg Poppy Straw, 698.250 kg Ganja, 37,800 sq. Meters of illicit opium cultivation, 24,050 kg Acetic Anhydride, 13.390 kg MD powder and 3,29,642 Injection/Tablets of Psychotropic Substances.